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Week in Review: April 20-24

By Lisa Kaczke
It was a “tree-for-all” as some 200 saplings were distributed to House members and staff following Thursday's floor session in recognition of Friday’s Arbor Day. White pine, red pine, American Plum and white oak saplings were available. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)
It was a “tree-for-all” as some 200 saplings were distributed to House members and staff following Thursday's floor session in recognition of Friday’s Arbor Day. White pine, red pine, American Plum and white oak saplings were available. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)

The pace of the House slowed this week with a few committee meetings each day and a few floor sessions throughout the week.

The House Capital Investment Committee wrapped up its regularly scheduled meetings and approved two vehicle bills, in addition to hearing a proposal for a new pediatric psychiatric treatment facility in HF4896.

The governor’s tax bill proposal was presented to the House Taxes Committee. The slate of local sales tax requests heard by the committee this week also included HF4194 to rescind funding for a Rochester sports complex.

The House Ways and Means Committee was busy with bills it received from other committees this session. It sent some bills like the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund bill, HF3426, to the House Floor, while others didn’t make the cut, including funding for Greater Minnesota public television stations in HF3936.
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Recent Dailies

Second time’s a charm for omnibus cannabis bill
By Lisa Kaczke
The omnibus cannabis policy bill was resurrected and sent on its way Thursday, albeit as a much skinnier version. Confusion over a provision in the tentative agreement for H...
Minnesota won’t adopt safety net for people losing SNAP under ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
By Winter Keefer
Rep. Xp Lee Tamera Walter is afraid she and her children will lose food access when changes to SNAP benefits included in the federal “Big Beautiful Bill” go into effect later this year. ...
Cryptocurrency kiosk ban heads to House Floor as part of commerce package
By Lisa Kaczke
A prohibition on virtual currency kiosks in Minnesota is on its way to the House Floor. It’s included in HF4188 that, as amended, is the omnibus commerce policy bill approve...
Public safety policy package bill sent to House Floor
By Tim Walker
The House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee meets March 25 to work on several bills, including the public safety policy package. (Photo by Michele Jokinen) A public safety policy package bill is headed to the House Floor. The final policy package bill, HF3990, contains the language of public safety bills that were previously he...
Vehicle registration tax cut bill crashes in committee
By Rob Hubbard
Reducing "sticker shock” is one goal of a bill that would change the state’s tax calculation formula for vehicle purchases and registration. However, the bill did not get green-lighted by the transportation committee. (Photo by Michele Jokinen) Rep. Patti Anderson (R-Dellwood) wants to make it cheaper to drive in Minnesota. Perhaps a motor vehicle registration tax reduction would help. That’s the focus of HF3562, a...
Commerce committee defeats omnibus cannabis policy bill – for now
By Lisa Kaczke
Rep. Jessica Hanson A disagreement over whether an agreement had been reached on a provision in a 12-bill package led to the defeat of the omnibus cannabis policy bill Wednesday. Different bill...
Teachers may be required to complete dyslexia training for licensure
By Graham Johnson
Rep. Mary Frances Clardy School was incredibly difficult for Kimberly Zitek. “My dyslexia was never identified, and like many dyslexic students, I learned ways to hide my struggles and fell through ...
Voters could receive statewide general election official voting guides by 2027
By Graham Johnson
Nicole Freeman, government relations director for Secretary of State’s Office, answers a question during discussion of a bill to require the office to prepare a voter information guide prior to each statewide general election. (Photo by Andrew VonBank) Thirty-two states send out some form of voting guide to residents that detail how to vote, where to vote, and who will be on the ballot. The House Elections Finance and Gove...
Medical Assistance coverage of weight loss drugs can continue for now
By Winter Keefer
Rep. Danny Nadeau What costs more money: Medical Assistance coverage of weight loss drugs or future coverage for comorbidities that stem from obesity? As names like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounja...
Digital ads would be tax-free no more under bill
By Rob Hubbard
Eric Harris Bernstein, coalitions director for We Make Minnesota, testifies before the House Taxes Committee March 25 on a bill sponsored by Rep. Liz Lee, left, that would impose an advertising service tax. (Photo by Andrew VonBank) Once upon a time, the main place you’d find advertising was in a newspaper. But then billboards became ubiquitous, followed by commercials on radio, then television. Today, it’s...
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How short are the Legislature's short sessions?
By Lisa Kaczke
Rep. Ron Kresha (R-Little Falls) was ready to end the session March 25, making the motion to adjourn sine die. But not enough of his colleagues shared that sentiment, defeating ...
Stable budget outlook projects $3.7 billion surplus now, no deficit in next biennium
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The projected surplus for Fiscal Years 2026-27 is now higher than it was in the November estimate, and no deficit is projected for the next biennium. “Minnesota’s budge...

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